10.01.2016

I just received this wonderful, innovative information that I want to share with you. You know there is nothing more compelling than an idea whose time has come. And this one is certainly exemplary of that old saying in so many ways.

Though they try hard to deny it, most of our African brothers and sisters suffer from a lack of modern conveniences, and hygienic services. While they sometimes tout the modern structures that have been erected in their countries, largely by euroimperialists, and decry any hint of poverty as propaganda, the fact still remains that 75% of Africa is still living in unsafe, squallid conditions - without indoor plumbing, electricity, and modern technology.

While the following is not a solution to the entire problem, it's an interesting step in the right direction.

A group of college students got together to come up with a sustainable solution to the issue of diseases and hygiene that permeates several African communities, and found that soap was a simple solution that could be the beginning of other broad based businesses. The organization calls themselves Health 2 Humanity . They have partnered withSpavia Day Spas to provide socially conscious products to over a dozen Spavia locations across the country. Health 2 Humanity will provide vegan, non-GMO, cruelty-free and hypo-allergenic soaps for purchase at Spavia locations in California, Colorado, Illinois, Kentucky, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Ohio and Texas.

The soaps are hand made in Kenya, East Africa, by Kenyans, and then exported to the various locations mentioned above - for every bar that is sold, there is a bar of soap donated free to an African child, or his or her family. The income from the sales in turn are salaries paid to the makers of the soap, which can then be used in turn to provide for other essentials for themselves and their families. Now, I for one, love spas. I'm all in for a day of pampering. I used to book spa packages for Spa Finders, and it was always fascinating to learn of the many and various ways you can escape from the daily grind into a haven where all that craziness melts away. But this is the first time I'm coming across a spa that not only gives you all the benefits and treatments you look for in a spa package, but is linked into socially responsible charitable endeavors as well. So it compels me to check them out.

According to their publicist, this is Health 2 Humanity’s first foray into the retail space, and the company has made plans to provide its products at all Spavia locations, as well as additional day spas, resorts, salons and more.

Social Enterprise Leading the Fight Against Giving Partners with Spavia Day Spa to Offer Vegan, Cruelty and GMO-Free Bar Soaps at More Than A Dozen Locations Nationwide

DENVER – September 30, 2016 - Health 2 Humanity Corp. (H2H) has officially partnered with SpaviaDay Spa, an affordable luxury day spa with locations nationwide, to provide socially conscious products at more than ten locations nationwide. Later this month, H2H’s Lavender, Peppermint, Lemon, and Natural Unscented vegan, non-GMO, cruelty-free and hypo-allergenic soaps will be available for purchase for $5.99 at Spavia locations in California, Colorado, Illinois, Kentucky, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Ohio and Texas. (Would be great if they opened one in Philadelphia, DC, Maryland, and New York City - their closest one is in White Plains - IJS)

“We are proud to align with H2H’s mission to eradicate preventable diseases in developing countries,” said Spavia Day Spa Founder Allison Langenderfer. “Premium soaps are already a high demand product for our spas, so to bring in a premium soap brand with a socially conscious model that has an international impact, is an added bonus for our guests to feel really good about the products they want to purchase anyway.”

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H2H offers an aromatic bar soap using a superior oil fusion, paired with high quality essential oils and exfoliating African botanicals. The moisturizing agents include coconut oil, Shea butter, castor oil, and other natural oils, leaving even the most sensitive skin soft and revitalized.

“We are grateful to be partnering with Spavia Day Spa for our first major foray into retail distribution,” said John Cefalu, founder and CEO, Health 2 Humanity Corp. “One of our main priorities is to partner with like-minded businesses who share our passion for premium, natural products that make a difference, and we have found just that with Spavia. We look forward to establishing a long-lasting partnership that empowers consumers domestically to make a huge difference in the lives of individuals and developing communities abroad.”

http://www.h2hglobal.org/#cleanhands

Health 2 Humanity’s domestic soap sales directly fund the Health 2 Humanity Global team’s efforts in Africa, providing sustainable hygiene solutions, entrepreneurship and job training opportunities in developing countries. The medium used to grant these entrepreneurial trainings in micro-business management is the sourcing, manufacturing, and marketing of hygiene and beauty products in the U.S. By empowering international entrepreneurs to produce soap and other hygiene products cost-effectively and donate and sell these products to individuals, charities and community centers in their local regions, we have already seen a drastic decline in illness rates of up to 25 percent (25%) in H2H sponsored areas.

Over the years, Spavia has made a consistent effort to partner with social causes, and has now made the move to send a helping hand overseas by enhancing Health 2 Humanity's opportunity to create a lasting sustainable economic and hygienic change.

Health 2 Humanity (H2H) Corp is more than soap. It is a movement for the development of people, sustainable hygiene, and #NoMoreDirtyHands to eradicate preventable diseases in developing nations. H2H Corp believes that the purchase of everyday products can do so much more than supply big corporations. Every H2H purchase helps fund international vocational programs that create jobs, grant scholarships, develop skills, and improve the lives of people around the world. Through the development of these programs, the company plans to put an end to global health inequality. For more information about H2H’s hygiene and beauty products, visit: www.h2hsoap.com.

THE FOLLOWING IS AN ILLUSTRATION OF THEIR MODEL:

EVERY SOAP PURCHASE YOU MAKE TO LIVE CLEAN FOR YOURSELF, CAN BRING CLEAN TO OTHERS AROUND THE WORLD.

The majority of these proceeds, as well as donations, go to funding our international programs.

We establish and resource our sustainable vocational programs and our partners are able to set up their own hygienic product company in their respective communities.

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H2H subsidizes our international partners’ salaries as they get their businesses off the ground.

After we train our partners on how to make the products, they then donate them to their chosen orphanages every month. The rest is sold to the community at an affordable cost. We continue to provide training and maintain a relationship with them as their businesses grow and develop.

When these international programs succeed, not only is the economy boosted, but we are one step closer to global health equality.

Health 2 Humanity (H2H) Global, is a social enterprise leading the “fight against giving.” The nonprofit believes that all people deserve to have equal access to lifesaving solutions, in hopes of eradicating preventable disease globally. Through the development of entrepreneurs in low-hygiene countries, H2H not only sees hygienic disparities addressed, but the nonprofit creates a sustainable future without dependency. They have adopted the ancient African saying, "Feed a man a fish, you feed him for a day; teach a man to fish, you feed him for a lifetime. www.h2hglobal.org.

Spavia offers high quality, customized, affordable spa services in a relaxing atmosphere. They alleviate stress and tension through massage, facials, waxing, and body treatments by providing the ultimate relaxation experience their guests. Spavia aims to serve as a refuge for our guests to relax, escape, and thrive, while being more affordable than any comparable spa experience. www.spaviadayspa.com

CLICK ON THE FOLLOWING LINK FOR ADDITIONAL IMPACT INFORMATION:

http://www.h2hglobal.org/economy/

To learn more about Health 2 Humanity and its partnership with Spavia Day Spa, please visit www.h2hsoap.com or visit its Facebook page.

Not to bash those of us who are activists, because we provide an essential need as well, but it is also great to see that simple things can be developed into expansive sustainable solutions to problems that many people face in their day-to-day walks in life in the first world.There are, I am well aware, many products emanating from amongst us that incorporate home grown, hand made products - so this expansive step in the right direction can be further inspiration and instruction for linking those products with other entities to even further the efficacy and effectiveness of distribution, profitability, and sustained control.

NOW THAT YOU KNOW, WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO ABOUT IT???If you order any of the products, please make sure you mention that you read about it on GDW ECLECTICALLY BLACK NEWS BLOG.THANKS SO MUCH!!!